Putter
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Bill Savitt
(American, 1901 - 1995)
MakerMade by
Savitt Jewelers
(American)
Medium(.a) Gold-plated steel, industrial diamonds, white metal, leather, plastic and adhesive tape; (.b) mahogany, brass, velvet
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length x width of head): 35 1/2in. (90.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Object number1997.83.0
Description(.a) Gold-plated golf putter. The head of the putter is encrusted with 150 industrial-grade diamonds on either side. (.b) Velvet lined wooden case, padded, for housing the putter.
Label TextThis flashy putter was used by Hartford jeweler Bill Savitt at the Insurance City Open Golf Tournament celebrity Pro-Am events.
NotesHistorical Note: The golf tournament known as the Insurance City Open, later became the Greater Hartford Open (nicknamed the GHO for many years). It would have many different sponsers over the years, including Sammy Davis, Jr. and corporate sponsers such as Canon, Buick, and the Travelers Insurance Company. Currently (2014), it is known as the Travelers Championship, and is played at the TPC River Highlands course in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Lee 2/28/2014)Status
Not on view
